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Mill Girl makeover: New accessible surroundings for historic city landmark
read more…: Mill Girl makeover: New accessible surroundings for historic city landmarkThe 10-foot-tall representation of a female mill worker has been a fixture in the mill yard for more than 35 years. What’s new – and what drew a crowd of more than 100 to Commercial Street Wednesday – is her environment.
Perseverence pays off: Student scholars earn $1,000 each toward higher education
read more…: Perseverence pays off: Student scholars earn $1,000 each toward higher educationThe three young women were among a group of 10 Manchester School District 2023 graduates who were guests of honor at a dinner to celebrate their individual determination. All of them received a $1,000 scholarship from Deo Mwano Consultancy based on essays describing their personal journey of perseverance and getting to the high school graduation finish line.
Virtual info session to be held July 31 on proposed forensic psychiatric hospital in Concord
read more…: Virtual info session to be held July 31 on proposed forensic psychiatric hospital in ConcordThe session will provide an update to neighbors and the general public on the progress toward the construction of a secure forensic psychiatric hospital adjacent to New Hampshire Hospital. The session will begin at 6 p.m.
Community meetings identify needs – and a vision – for inner-city neighborhood
read more…: Community meetings identify needs – and a vision – for inner-city neighborhoodIt’s a task accomplished by brainstorming sessions known as charettes in which attendees break into small groups to tackle the issue at hand. The information gathered is then distilled into a report containing recommendations that, ideally, can be the first step toward action, and change.
Farmers fear excess rain more than drought
read more…: Farmers fear excess rain more than droughtAt Pleasant Valley Farm in Methuen, Heather Bonanno and her team are diligently checking flowers and putting flags on the farm’s mums as they recognize disease. The farm sections off areas to avoid in hopes of minimizing the spread.
Anatomy of a cold case, solved: How Portsmouth police tracked down Laura Kempton’s killer
read more…: Anatomy of a cold case, solved: How Portsmouth police tracked down Laura Kempton’s killerHere’s how it all happened, based on the 25-page report that accompanied Thursday’s news conference, as well as past newspaper accounts.
Several offices without primaries, filings, in this fall’s election
read more…: Several offices without primaries, filings, in this fall’s electionHere’s a list of who’s signed up for the 2023 Manchester municipal election as of 5 p.m. on July 21, the final day of filing.
Woodstacker Beer Co. brings collaborative spirit, commitment to ‘local’ and excellent brews to downtown
read more…: Woodstacker Beer Co. brings collaborative spirit, commitment to ‘local’ and excellent brews to downtownThe grand opening is set for July 21 at Woodstacker’s Elm Street retail shop, 850 Elm St., where you can sit down Thursday through Saturday, noon to 7 p.m., and try a couple of beers and purchase your favorites to enjoy at home. He does all the brewing offsite at his beer shed in Derry.
Variance requests for Londonderry mixed-use development continued until August
read more…: Variance requests for Londonderry mixed-use development continued until AugustDeveloper Dick Anagnost said the housing is crucial to the development, which is expected to generate 1,300 jobs.
Trisciani filing marks fourth mayoral candidate on the ballot
read more…: Trisciani filing marks fourth mayoral candidate on the ballotOn Thursday, June Trisciani filed paperwork to run for mayor this fall, becoming the fourth candidate seeking to replace outgoing Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig.
Annual survey says: Rents have increased 40% statewide over last 5 years
read more…: Annual survey says: Rents have increased 40% statewide over last 5 yearsSomeone renting a two-bedroom apartment in New Hampshire would have to earn $70,600 annually to afford the 2023 monthly median rent of $1,764, which includes utilities.
Could kelp help New England’s declining seafood industry, climate change?
read more…: Could kelp help New England’s declining seafood industry, climate change?Along the shores at Odiorne State Park, sparkling tide pools and gray boulders provide the perfect environment for Gabby Bradt, a marine biologist and fisheries specialist at the New Hampshire Sea Grant, to forage for yellow-green tendrils of Rockweed, a seaweed also known as Bladderwrack.
Will Stewart files for mayor
read more…: Will Stewart files for mayorWill Stewart officially put his name into race on Monday, following the filing of Jay Ruais last week.
City activates emergency operations, responds to more than 80 water-related calls
read more…: City activates emergency operations, responds to more than 80 water-related callsManchester Fire Chief Ryan Cashin described the constant demand for services Sunday after a busy day of emergency operations related to flash flooding. As of 5 p.m. various city personnel had responded to more than 80 calls, all relating to water problems.
Saturation point: Tornado warnings are ‘interesting,’ but the bigger threat remains flash flooding
read more…: Saturation point: Tornado warnings are ‘interesting,’ but the bigger threat remains flash floodingThat means the air above us is holding a record amount of water vapor so whenever it rains it will be torrential. Some locations could pick up 3-4 inches in a short period of time and since the ground won’t soak up any more water, it has to go somewhere – hence, flash flooding.